Malika Andrews

Malika Andrews is an NBA reporter on ESPN covering the league nationally, whose work appears across ESPN platforms including ESPN.com, SportsCenter and ESPN Radio. She makes appearances on ESPN shows like Around the Horn and The Jump.

Kyrie Irving’s teammates are moving forward to get him back on the court – Malika Andrews | SC

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ESPN published this video item, entitled “Kyrie Irving’s teammates are moving forward to get him back on the court – Malika Andrews | SC” – below is their description. Malika Andrews joins SportsCenter to discuss the Brooklyn Nets’ reaction to Kyrie Irving’s comments about his absence and weighs in on Irving returning to practice after … Read more Kyrie Irving’s teammates are moving forward to get him back on the court – Malika Andrews | SC

Discussing Kyrie Irving’s future with the Nets | SportsCenter

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ESPN published this video item, entitled “Discussing Kyrie Irving’s future with the Nets | SportsCenter” – below is their description. Malika Andrews joins SportsCenter to discuss the latest on James Harden’s transition to the Brooklyn Nets and weighs in on Kyrie Irving’s future in Brooklyn. #SportsCenter #NBA Donate now to Jimmy V Fund here: https://www.v.org/v-week/ … Read more Discussing Kyrie Irving’s future with the Nets | SportsCenter

Kevin Durant says ‘it was fun’ playing with James Harden in OKC | Get Up

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ESPN published this video item, entitled “Kevin Durant says ‘it was fun’ playing with James Harden in OKC | Get Up” – below is their description. Malika Andrews joins Mike Greenberg on Get Up to react to Kevin Durant’s comments about playing with James Harden on the Oklahoma City Thunder following news of Harden’s trade … Read more Kevin Durant says ‘it was fun’ playing with James Harden in OKC | Get Up

Reacting to LeBron’s disrespectful no-look 3-pointer vs. the Rockets | The Jump

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ESPN published this video item, entitled “Reacting to LeBron’s disrespectful no-look 3-pointer vs. the Rockets | The Jump” – below is their description. Kendrick Perkins and Malika Andrews join Rachel Nichols on The Jump for “Make or Miss” and react to Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert’s (newly traded to the Indiana Pacers) eurostep and Los … Read more Reacting to LeBron’s disrespectful no-look 3-pointer vs. the Rockets | The Jump

Kyrie Irving unlikely to return to Nets lineup this week | SportsCenter

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ESPN published this video item, entitled “Kyrie Irving unlikely to return to Nets lineup this week | SportsCenter” – below is their description. Malika Andrews joins SportsCenter to discuss the status of Kyrie Irving with the Brooklyn Nets, who is expected to miss multiple games as the NBA will examine video circulating that shows Irving … Read more Kyrie Irving unlikely to return to Nets lineup this week | SportsCenter

Kawhi Leonard received 8 stitches after collision with Serge Ibaka – Malika Andrews | SportsCenter

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ESPN published this video item, entitled “Kawhi Leonard received 8 stitches after collision with Serge Ibaka – Malika Andrews | SportsCenter” – below is their description. Dave McMenamin joins SportsCenter to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers’ newest additions to the team this season and Malika Andrews shares the latest on Kawhi Leonard after colliding with … Read more Kawhi Leonard received 8 stitches after collision with Serge Ibaka – Malika Andrews | SportsCenter

Kyrie Irving is in his comfort zone with Kevin Durant – Tim Legler | SportsCenter

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ESPN published this video item, entitled “Kyrie Irving is in his comfort zone with Kevin Durant – Tim Legler | SportsCenter” – below is their description. Tim Legler joins SportsCenter to describe what he saw from Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in their first regular season game together for the Brooklyn Nets, with Legler saying … Read more Kyrie Irving is in his comfort zone with Kevin Durant – Tim Legler | SportsCenter

NBA Opening Night: Breaking down expectations for Warriors vs. Nets | Get Up

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ESPN published this video item, entitled “NBA Opening Night: Breaking down expectations for Warriors vs. Nets | Get Up” – below is their description. Malika Andrews joins Mike Greenberg on Get Up to discuss the Golden State Warriors’ approach to facing Brooklyn Nets small forward Kevin Durant on opening night of the 2020-21 NBA season. … Read more NBA Opening Night: Breaking down expectations for Warriors vs. Nets | Get Up

Brooklyn Nets 2021 season preview: Expectations for Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant | The Jump

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ESPN published this video item, entitled “Brooklyn Nets 2021 season preview: Expectations for Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant | The Jump” – below is their description. Malika Andrews, Richard Jefferson and Paul Pierce joins Rachel Nichols on The Jump to preview the 2021 season for the Brooklyn Nets, their expectations for Kyrie Irving and Kevin … Read more Brooklyn Nets 2021 season preview: Expectations for Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant | The Jump

Malika Andrews on the NBA’s biggest stories: Giannis signs the supermax & Harden wants out | Get Up

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ESPN published this video item, entitled “Malika Andrews on the NBA’s biggest stories: Giannis signs the supermax & Harden wants out | Get Up” – below is their description. Malika Andrews joins Mike Greenberg on Get Up discuss reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo signing a 5-year/$228M supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks and James Harden … Read more Malika Andrews on the NBA’s biggest stories: Giannis signs the supermax & Harden wants out | Get Up

Reacting to Kyrie Irving’s first press conference of the season | #Greeny

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ESPN published this video item, entitled “Reacting to Kyrie Irving’s first press conference of the season | #Greeny” – below is their description. Malika Andrews joins #Greeny to discuss what she learned from Kyrie Irving’s latest press conference as he addressed his “pawns” comments and talked about taking the court with Kevin Durant for the … Read more Reacting to Kyrie Irving’s first press conference of the season | #Greeny

Discussing Giannis not focusing on his extension & KD’s plans with the Nets | SportsCenter

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ESPN published this video item, entitled “Discussing Giannis not focusing on his extension & KD’s plans with the Nets | SportsCenter” – below is their description. Malika Andrews discusses Giannis Antetokounmpo saying he is not focused on signing the supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks and (2:25) how Kevin Durant will be utilized when he … Read more Discussing Giannis not focusing on his extension & KD’s plans with the Nets | SportsCenter

Kevin Durant says he doesn’t think about James Harden ‘at all’ | SportsCenter

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ESPN published this video item, entitled “Kevin Durant says he doesn’t think about James Harden ‘at all’ | SportsCenter” – below is their description. Malika Andrews joins SportsCenter to break down the contract situation with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, and react to comments made by Giannis at a press conference. They also react … Read more Kevin Durant says he doesn’t think about James Harden ‘at all’ | SportsCenter

Sixers select Tyrese Maxey with the 21st overall pick | 2020 NBA Draft

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ESPN published this video item, entitled “Sixers select Tyrese Maxey with the 21st overall pick | 2020 NBA Draft” – below is their description. Tyrese Maxey is overjoyed after being drafted No. 21 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2020 NBA Draft. Maxey joins Malika Andrews for an interview and Sixers head coach Doc … Read more Sixers select Tyrese Maxey with the 21st overall pick | 2020 NBA Draft

Spike Lee celebrates Cole Anthony getting drafted No. 15 overall by the Magic | 2020 NBA Draft

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ESPN published this video item, entitled “Spike Lee celebrates Cole Anthony getting drafted No. 15 overall by the Magic | 2020 NBA Draft” – below is their description. Spike Lee is among those celebrating as North Carolina Tar Heels guard Cole Anthony gets drafted No. 15 overall by the Orlando Magic. Anthony then joins Malika … Read more Spike Lee celebrates Cole Anthony getting drafted No. 15 overall by the Magic | 2020 NBA Draft

Brief Biography

Early Life & Education

A native of Oakland, California, Andrews was born on January 27, 1995 and attended the University of Portland, where she earned a bachelor of arts degree and graduated with honors in 2017.

While at the University of Portland, Andrews served as the editor-in-chief of The Beacon, the university’s student newspaper.

Career

Before joining ESPN in October 2018, Andrews worked for one year as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune.

Prior to joining the Tribune, Andrews worked for one year as a James Reston Reporting Fellow in the sports department at The New York Times.

After the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals, Giannis Antetokounmpo walked out of the post-match press conference, upset about an article Andrews wrote saying he would leave Milwaukee if the Bucks did not make sufficient improvement to win the title before 2021, when he would be a free agent.

She was one of reporters covering the NBA from ‘the Bubble’ in ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex during the 2020 novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Andrews is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and sits on the NABJ Sports Task Force Scholarship Committee.

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